This week Shoutout Sunday is also Mother’s Day and we want to celebrate mother creatives.  This week we will be highlight Diondra Arroyo.

Diondra arroyo is a proud mom, illustrator, and creator of Dear Prince.

Although I created the character 4 years ago, representation is still very much needed in the world our children are growing up in. It’s important for children to see positive characters who not only look like them, but are also doing extraordinary things. Representation and diversity are ideas I want to inspire with my work. I also aim for Dear Prince to be the first Kawaii character of color. – Diondra

 

My character Dear Prince is a Bronx Kid himself, inspired by my son. He too adores graffiti and street art. So much so, that he aspires to have his own art in the streets one day. If you follow his adventures, you’ll see how he uses his imagination to envision his own street art, graffiti, and tags in the streets of New York. He even has a robot sidekick named CPR-07, who’s his accomplice.  Together they ride the 6 train, explore the city, and dream of a city where Prince’s art fills the streets. Dear Prince is proud to be a Bronx Kid. I also adore sketching a group of characters called “Bronxies,” which are heavily influenced by female Bronx culture. – Diondra

The Bronx Brand partnered with Diondra Arroyo to bring her character, Dear Prince, to life on t-shirts in spring 2021. Dear Prince, sweetly hugging the 6 train line, is available for purchase below. Each purchase directly supports the artist and creative.